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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
3
A patchwork of local notices and social events fills the Bunbury area with reports on police intelligence, a Bruna Reed board meeting, charity raffles, dance halls, and forthcoming shows. Highlights include an anniversary celebration for Feeyuxon Hall, plans for a purely Asian show, a charity event at Kelly's Hall, and a Wellington Society sale notice.
The article discusses preferential voting mechanics, urging voters to rank candidates and explaining implications for second and third choices. It covers Bunbury municipal matters including railway drainage issues, loan proposals, and municipal finances, noting past disputes with the railway department and impacts on local employment and development. It also references a local fatality at Bunbury jetty and political commentary on government support and public funds.
Mr Wm Spiers Bruce, a reader of the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, addressed the British Association meeting in Dublin detailing Antarctic discoveries and suggesting a prehistoric south polar landmass twice the size of Europa.
Nairn addressed a fair turnout of electors at Parkdale Inn on Wednesday evening. He defended his record and pledges, denying involvement in Labour pledges, and outlined views on parliamentary pay, federation, land tax, and gradual reform. A note of thanks honored McNairn and the chair.
Disturbance marks public indignation in the United States as the condemned Thaw, murderer of Stamford White, is moved to Matteawan for confinement. The order includes a thirteen-cell house and a business office, with accommodation for Thaw’s entourage despite crowding and limited prison fare.
A motor car crash near Grnor ends in tragedy with two daughters of Njo Marjuis of Rucedia and an engineer Glowi among the injured. The elder daughter survived, while the younger died as a bystander fire and wreckage followed the collision.
London dispatch reports Bir Bhai Sydenham Clarke Governor of Bombay sending telegrams of congratulation to Dadabhai Naoroji on his birthday. The message expresses hope he may live to see reforms expand in Indian governance and restore faith in British justice.
A royal decree fixes King Manuel's daily allowance at 294 and the Tube of Oporta's annual grant at £82,000. The royal assets are redirected to the state for national purposes.
Mr Hugh McNeill at Waterloo spoke to a meeting at the Agricultural Hall renewing his pledge as a reformer and supporter of unity. He praised the leader and opponent Hayward, emphasized local option on compensation, urged energetic action on agricultural policy, and left the audience with a favorable impression of his candidacy.
London reports celebrate Australian composer Stephen Phillips on publishing Faust. Marie Lohr appears as Marguerite in the opera which has already achieved three notably successful productions.
The British Olympic Association in London plans to place a surplus from its accounts into a future fund. The fund will assist British athletes in attending Olympic games abroad, supporting overseas participation for athletes in future events.
Mr Hayward addressed a gathering at Boyanup praising his work and answering questions. A Wellington district meeting for Mr Nairn in Ferguson Agricultural Hall drew enthusiastic support, with committees formed in Darianup Ferguson and Waterloo to back his candidature.
In a Wellington district electorate notice authorized by E. Krable the elector is urged to vote for T. Hayward via preferential ballot. The message asks voters to express preferences among candidates while noting legal questions remain unclear.
A fragmented snippet references Ferguson and a Mr Noir committee with remarks about a disclaimer and veterans. It mentions Ferguson, 79, and R Lowrie, in a dated vernacular.
Parth reports a successful experiment as Brug Stainaru Government hays plans silos at Narrogin and Nungeonan Chapmain amid a flood of discounted Ladies' Wear and children’s apparel. The aggressive pricing aims to curb competition across the trade.
John Dely was charged at Banbury police court with attempting to throw Lottie Jones and her two children into the river. Eliza May Jones testified that Brown at Bunnémick told her of the attack while out with the children. Dely grew violent, tried to push the children into the river, then threatened with a knife as the water ran three feet deep.
Police report a man was arrested after a river incident involving three girls and two adults. The accused allegedly pushed children toward the river. a doctor later examined the scene and witnesses described a tense confrontation at the hotel area. The suspect faced a potential six month imprisonment.
Ry Ontooker reports Railway footballers traveled to Ley to face Wallsend in a tight premier division match. Railways missing Hands and Teed saw a spirited effort with goals from H Willey Nebelly G Healop Rideony Walls Keen Armenslay Etherington and Mourtom on the wing. Best for Wallsend were Swallow Sthering Gilts Bren a Pranba Hodwon and Grilith in a game decided by nine points.
Norte Fremantle 9 Sunbury Combined announces the selected players for next Saturday's important engagement. The list includes Clifford Graham Staith Bostock Stokes H Hislop L Cridlum Kanyoos Micha Hy Witwy AL White Doi Green J Naylor Dowling Nauker Vie Bickeestill Norrie Stevens Guerrans Taylor Towdle and B Ceidlandy.
The Bunbury club faces a hopeful season with strong players like J. H. Carr and "Goliath" Whittain, plus new recruits. Club officials plan a meeting to elect officers and aim to wrest the Flighworth trophy from the town club while preparations proceed, including grain work and clubroom notices.
The Bunbury Licensing Court convened at the art house to review a gallon spirits license for a Harvey store. Witnesses including J. Forster Johnson and Hi E Rowling testified while A B Luster and Downing argued the renewal amid a sparse Harvey population and nearby stores. the bench ultimately refused the license citing insufficient justification and comparable recent evidence.
At Bunbury Police Court Amorge Galway and Patrick McNally faced drunkenness charges. Blair Blum admitted unlawful entry through a window and drunken behavior. A woman, Sarah North, reported a late night intrusion and fired a warning shot. the accused claimed mistaken entry and was remanded.
Prodan reports from Wisbaden in July 1908 describing the Tourned festival, crowds of thousands including many national groups, grand pavilions and halls for 30 000 visitors, German gymnastics displays, baths, and the Wisbaden spa attractions as part of the German pageant. The journey includes Brankfort, Mainz, and a Rhine descent with Cologne arrival amid heavy crowds and a promise of further budget notes.
An extended series of send offs and presentations marked the retirement of Mr W. Robinson from Bunbury’s Port department. The Spotts-West Club and the Bunbury Branch honored his long service with gifts and speeches, while the Church Ladies Guild presented a travelling clock.
From the center window of Cornish's drapery establishment a sale is advertised with Tweed at ten pence per yard for single width and reduced prices for other widths. The notice mentions ladies and children's trimmed hats and other items at very low prices, with the shop at Viatoria-street offering the bargains.
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